Most Dense in Nepal

Top 57 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Nepal

1 Pātan 3 83,042/mi²
2 Kathmandu 3 44,304/mi²
3 Dharān 1 36,673/mi²
4 Banepā 3 31,455/mi²
5 Bhaktapur 3 30,732/mi²
6 Madhyapur Thimi 3 18,744/mi²
7 Pokhara 4 16,366/mi²
8 Biratnagar 1 10,742/mi²
9 Ki̇̄rtipur 3 9,850/mi²
10 Birgañj 2 9,235/mi²
11 Bhattarai Danda 4 6,639/mi²
12 Butwāl 5 4,972/mi²
13 Siddharthanagar 5 4,564/mi²
14 Gaur 2 2,836/mi²
15 Janakpur 2 2,527/mi²
16 Bharatpur 3 2,210/mi²
17 Nepalgunj 5 2,185/mi²
18 Īṭahari̇̄ 1 2,058/mi²
19 Rājbirāj 2 1,757/mi²
20 Malaṅgawā 2 1,726/mi²
21 Inaruwa 1 1,614/mi²
22 Bhimdatta 7 1,582/mi²
23 Lahān 2 1,319/mi²
24 Dipayal 7 1,222/mi²
25 Jaleshwar 2 1,123/mi²
26 Dhangaḍhi̇̄ 7 1,009/mi²
27 Gulariyā 5 998/mi²
28 Hetauda 3 838/mi²
29 Ṭikāpur 7 835/mi²
30 Ghorahi 5 775/mi²
32 Tānsen 5 686/mi²
33 Siraha 2 650/mi²
34 Chari̇̄koṭ 3 639/mi²
35 Panauti 3 601/mi²
36 Panauti̇̄ 3 601/mi²
37 Dhankutā 1 545/mi²
38 Bhadrapur 1 525/mi²
39 kankrabari Dovan 3 507/mi²
40 Khā̃dbāri̇̄ 1 372/mi²
41 Tulsi̇̄pur 5 347/mi²
42 Dailekh 6 346/mi²
43 Triyuga 1 338/mi²
44 Besisahar 6 313/mi²
45 Wāliṅ 4 300/mi²
46 Chainpur 7 239/mi²
47 Dārchulā 7 237/mi²
48 Amargaḍhi̇̄ 7 220/mi²
49 Jumla 6 216/mi²
50 Birendranagar 6 171/mi²
51 Bāgluṅ 4 163/mi²
52 Ilām 1 150/mi²
53 Kusma 4 117/mi²
54 Chautārā 3 89/mi²
55 Rāmechhāp 3 83/mi²
56 Dhulikhel 3 58/mi²
57 Lobuche 1 12/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Nepal pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Pātan leads with 83,042 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Pātan has 83,042 people per square mile - that's roughly 130 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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